Early Colonization
What was the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims survive?
Squanto
What were the three regions that the 13 colonies were divided into?
New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.
Who was our first President?
George Washington.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution.
Which country established the first permanent settlement in America in 1607?
England (Jamestown).
Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?
Massachusetts.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st amendment
What year was the Constitution written?
1787.
What was the name of the first English colony that was established in 1585 but failed?
Roanoke.
What was the main crop that helped save the Jamestown colony?
Tobacco.
What famous quote is attributed to Patrick Henry regarding freedom?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
What right does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms.
What is the preamble of the Constitution?
The introduction that outlines the purpose of the Constitution.
The "Starving Time" occurred in which colony?
Jamestown
Name the main reason why the colonists were unhappy with British rule.
High taxes without representation (taxation without representation).
Who was "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment.
Which branch of government has the power to collect taxes and declare war?
Legislative Branch
What were people called who agreed to work for several years in exchange for a trip to America?
Indentured Servants
What document declared the freedom of the American colonies from British rule?
Declaration of Independence.
Who was the French general who helped the American colonies during the Revolution?
Marquis de Lafayette.
Name the freedoms protected in the 1st amendment.
Speech, Religion, Press, Assemble, & Petition
How many senators represent each state in Congress?
2